ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dell today raised the bar on
computing with the announcement of the XPS
18, a design breakthrough that achieves a perfect blend of weight,
large display size and performance in a thin, elegant and highly mobile
design. With a huge 18.4-inch Full HD capacitive touch display, the XPS
18 opens up new possibilities in multimedia and casual gaming for
families, yet is still easy to use thanks to its surprisingly light
weight. In addition to its innovative design, the XPS 18 hits the much
sought after sweet spot between mobile entertainment and desktop-level
productivity, and dramatically redefines beliefs of what a PC can do.

Built with families and active consumers in mind, the XPS 18 is the
world’s thinnest, lightest and most portable AIO, and can be easily
transported around the house for watching movies in the living room,
playing games with the family, viewing recipes in the kitchen or
creating professional presentations in the home office. When it’s time
to move the XPS 18 into another room to do homework in a quiet
environment, its slim and lightweight design make it so portable a child
can carry it.

The XPS 18 boasts a number of competitive and industry firsts that set a
new standard for AIOs. Starting at just 4.85 lbsi with an
optional SSD drive, the XPS 18 is less than half the weight of other
currently available portable AIOs and has nearly double the battery life
offering up to five hours of run time between chargesii. The
18.4-inch Full HD touchscreen is over three times the screen size of the
Apple iPad (nearly twice the diagonal) and lends itself to new ways of
sharing a computer and collaborating on a single device. It is light
enough to hand back and forth, but the screen is large and vibrant
enough for multiple people to watch videos, share content or enjoy
dual-player games on the same screen from a variety of angles. The XPS
18 is based on third-generation Intel Core processors and Windows 8
operating system for no-compromise performance, whether docked or on the
go.

The XPS 18 is built on the XPS heritage of uncompromised form, function
and thoughtful craftsmanship, and combines the performance
characteristics of a primary home PC with the advanced design features
of other XPS products. The XPS 18 features an aluminum back finish with
soft grip for traction and comfort. It comes with a wireless keyboard
and mouse and its flexible design allows it to be used in a variety of
ways for the most comfortable viewing angle: on an optional powered
stand for ‘walk up’ computing; on any flat surface using the built-in
flip-out feet; laid flat for sharing; or held on your lap for reading
and browsing.

“The XPS 18 will change the way people define and use a PC today,” said
Kirk Schell, vice president, Consumer PC Group, Dell. “Everyone who uses
it is shocked and amazed at how light it is and comfortable to use in a
variety of settings. By combining the performance, versatility and
space-saving design of a traditional AIO with an ultra-thin and light
touch display and unmatched battery life, we’re giving customers a whole
new computing experience that can go anywhere.”

Personal and Professional Content Anytime, Anywhere

As a bonus, the Dell Wyse PocketCloud application is pre-installed on
the XPS 18, helping users build their own “personal cloud” and remotely
manage personal and professional content. By combining PocketCloud with
the portability of the XPS 18, mobile workers will be able to enjoy a
brilliant multimedia experience with access to all of their apps and
content from virtually anywhere.

Availability and Pricing

The XPS 18 will be available on Dell.com in the United States and in
select countries in Europe on April 16, starting at $899.99.

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative
technology and services that give them the power to do more. For more
information, visit www.dell.com.

Dell and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary
interest in the marks and names of others.

i Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing
variability. Starting at 4.85 lbs with optional SSD.

ii Tested system equipped with 4GB memory, integrated Intel®
HD Graphics 4000, Intel® Core™ i7-3537U, mSATA 256GB and Windows
8 Pro operating system. Based on testing using the Mobile Mark 2012
battery life benchmark test. For more information about this benchmark
test, visit www.bapco.com. Test
results should be used only to compare one product with another and are
not a guarantee you will experience the same battery life. Battery life
may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on
your product’s configuration, software, usage, operating conditions,
power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will
decrease with time and use.